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How to Knit a Simple Dishcloth

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This easy project will make a useful kitchen necessity. Once you learn to make a simple dishcloth, you can use a new one every day of the week... more »

How to Knit a Sweater

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To knit a sweater is to feel a great sense of accomplishment. A sweater may seem overwhelming, but all you need are some instructions, the necessary materials and practice. Begin with a mini sweater for a teddy bear. This will help you learn the ... more »

How to Knit a Wave Lattice Pattern

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The wave lattice pattern is a very pretty and somewhat difficult pattern to achieve when knitting. Some advanced knowledge of stitches and the language of knitting is needed to work the wave lattice pattern and have it come out correctly. With ... more »

How to Knit a Windmill Pattern

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Contrary to what its name suggests, the windmill knit pattern does not create a picture of a windmill while you knit, but creates a checked design. It is a combination of different counts of knit and purl stitches that works best for large ... more »

How to Knit a Woven Stitch Pattern

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The woven stitch creates woven rectangular boxes by combining knit and purl stitches. You can use the woven stitch pattern to knit sweaters and blankets... more »

How to Knit Backwards

By Jennifer Walker

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While knitting can be a fun and relaxing hobby—the tangle of needles, yarn and your finished product in your lap as you turn the work between the front and back—can be less so. I tend to knit anything I can in the round, but for some items ... more »

How to Knit in the Round on Circular Needles

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Knitting with straight needles is great for many things, but if you want to knit a seamless tube, you're going to need to learn to knit in the round. This video will help you learn to knit in the round on a circular needle... more »

How to make a cupcake pincushion out of felt

By Sharon Neth

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Do you want to spice up your sewing room in your home with a tasty treat that won't have you gaining any calories? This adorable cupcake does two things that might help you, to use up some of your wool fabric scraps and add a little whimsy to ... more »

How to make a free Barbie clothes pattern

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Making your own free Barbie clothes pattern is a great way to create your own designer clothes for all of your Barbie dolls... more »

How to Make Free Barbie Sewing Patterns

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Making your own free Barbie sewing patterns is a great way to create your own designer clothes for all of your Barbie dolls... more »

How to Read a Knitting Pattern

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Once you've learned knitting lingo and the two basic stitches, the next step is learning how to read a knitting pattern. Knitting class instructors teach students how to read knitting patterns in local yarn shops, through community education ... more »

How to Read and Understand Free Crochet Pattern for Baby

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Free crochet patterns for babies are specially made to fit and suit the taste of every mother who is into crocheting. Moreover, the best thing about it is that the sizes that were included in the pattern have their won sizes for proper ... more »

How to Start a Knitting Circle

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Hooked on knitting? You're not alone--it's the latest craze. Invite your friends to join you while you knit one, purl two, and spin yarns. Even teens are getting into it--boys as well as girls. It's neither expensive nor difficult to learn, and ... more »

How to Buy an Embroidery Hoop

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An essential tool for any type of embroidery, a plastic, metal or wooden hoop holds the fabric tight while you work. The hoop enables you to sew quickly and keep your stitches even... more »

How to Buy Embroidery Needles

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Not just any needle will do for embroidery. The type of thread, fabric and embroidery techniques involved will determine what kind of needle is going to work best... more »

How to Buy Fabric for Embroidery

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Most fabrics woven on a grain accommodate neat rows of embroidery stitches. While linen and wool stand out as traditional favorites, embroiderers also happily stitch designs on silk, burlap, velvet, damask, organdy, wool, gingham, ticking, ... more »

How to Cast On in Knitting

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Casting on is the first step of any knitting project. It is the process by which you place the first row of stitches on the knitting needle. The double cast-on described here is one of the simplest methods of laying down your foundation row of ... more »

How to Choose a Needle for Hand Sewing

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Some sewing projects, such as mending, needlepoint and quilting, require hand stitching. Become familiar with the different types of hand-sewing needles in order to choose the right one for your next project... more »

How to Finger Knit

By Jackie Sonnenberg

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Knitting has become a more and more popular hobby. But do the tools and terminology confuse you and you want to do something simpler? Finger-knitting is a fun and easy way to knit yourself bracelets, anklets or keychains... more »

How to Knit a Baby Blanket

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Got a baby on the way? Or maybe you just want to give away something more personal at your friends baby shower. This blanket is a great first project for the novice knitter and will make a great gift as well. There is no gauge to measure because ... more »

How to Knit a Beanie

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Knitting a beanie to keep your head cozy and warm in the winter months is easy and affordable. A knit beanie is also a great gift idea for Christmas or a birthday. Creating a cute and cozy beanie is also a special baby gift idea. Check out ... more »

How to Knit a Scarf

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Scarfs are ideal during winter and can keep you warm in cold weather. This scarf is easy to knit and you'll want to make one for yourself and another to give away as a gift. Follow these easy, step by step instructions on how to knit a scarf... more »

How to Knit a Shawl From Scrap Yarn

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Many of us have stashes of extra yarn left over from finished projects. You may have a wide assortment of colors, varieties, and textures, but not enough of any one to complete a new project. This shawl is a perfect way to put this hodge podge ... more »

How to Knit a Two by Two Rib Pattern

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One of the more basic embellishments to knitting is the two by two rib pattern. It is great for making or edging sweaters and even making stocking caps. The knit and purl pattern create depth and dimension as well as elasticity, so it makes a ... more »

How to Knit a Vest

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Knitting is becoming more popular. Of all garments you can knit, a vest is very easy. You can pick the color you want the vest to be and the kind of yarn you'd like to use. The vest consists of a front, back and sleeve holes. If you like, you can ... more »

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